Dhurandhar Surpasses Rs 500 Crore at Box Office After 16 Days

The Hindi film 'Dhurandhar,' directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has achieved remarkable success at the box office. As of Saturday, the film's total earnings have surpassed Rs 516 crore (approximately $62 million) in its first 16 days of release.

Strong Weekend Performance

Entering its third week, 'Dhurandhar' has shown no signs of slowing down. The film reportedly grossed Rs 22.5 crore on Friday and added approximately Rs 33.50 crore on Saturday, according to data from Sacnilk. This consistent box office performance has solidified its position as one of the top earners of 2025.

Competitive Landscape

Despite facing competition from James Cameron's latest film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' which opened to Rs 19 crore on Friday and earned Rs 15.67 crore on Saturday, 'Dhurandhar' has maintained its strong hold on audiences. The net collection for 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in India currently stands at Rs 34.67 crore.

Box Office Breakdown

'According to reports, 'Dhurandhar' achieved the second-highest opening of the year, showcasing impressive growth week-on-week. The film's day-wise box office collection is as follows:

• Day 1 (Friday): Rs28 crore
• Day 2 (Saturday): Rsv32 crore
• Day 3 (Sunday): Rsv43 crore
• Day 4 (Monday): Rs23.25 crore
• Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs27 crore
• Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs27 crore
• Day 7 (Thursday):Rs27 crore
• Week 1 Total: Rs207.25 crore
• Day 8 (2nd Friday): Rs32.5 crore
• Day 9 (2nd Saturday): Rs53 crore
• Day 10 (2nd Sunday): Rs58 crore
• Day 11 (2nd Monday): Rs30.5 crore
• Day 12 (2nd Tuesday):Rs30.5 crore
• Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): ₹25.5 crore
• Day 14 (2nd Thursday): ₹23.25 crore
• Week 2 Total: Rs 253.25 crore
• Day 15 (3rd Friday): Rs22.5 crore
• Day 16 (3rd Saturday): Rs33.50 crore

Audience Reception

The film's success is attributed to its engaging storyline, which is based on true events, and strong performances from its cast. The film has garnered a 52.42% occupancy rate in theatres on the latest Saturday, indicating a healthy interest from moviegoers.

Conclusion

'Dhurandhar' has solidified its status as a significant player in the Bollywood box office landscape. With its continued success, it remains to be seen how it will perform against other upcoming releases in the coming weeks.